Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

06/04/2026

GVSU Gilman recipient!

Stayed tuned tomorrow as Lex Elder takes over the Instagram from the Northern Ireland: Peace, Conflict, and Reconciliation program!

06/04/2026

The best interns don't just wait for direction — they ask the right questions early.

These three questions will keep you from guessing if you're on the right track - you'll already know!

05/27/2026

Goldwater Scholarship recipient Marcos Sanson - https://www.gvsu.edu/gvmagazine/taking-ai-research-to-new-heights.htm - studying - and making innovative contributions to - AI in aerospace.

Computer science major interns with U.S. Air Force, earns competitive scholarship

05/11/2026

Check this out! Applications for Winter Scientists in Parks positions are open NOW.

The Scientists in Parks (SIP) program officially opens applications TODAY, May 11 for the winter cohort!

Every year, SIP places hundreds of college students, recent grads, and early-career professionals in national parks across the country to support real-world natural resource projects. One position might have you mapping sand dunes at Fire Island National Seashore, surveying towering cacti at Saguaro National Park, or helping protect nesting sea turtles at Padre Island National Seashore 🐢🌵🌊

No two positions are the same, but every experience is built to help launch the next generation of scientists, conservationists, and public land stewards.

If you’re exploring careers in STEM or land management, this is your sign to apply 👀
https://www.scientistsinparks.org/how-to-apply
legacy National Park Service Youth & Young Adult Programs

04/30/2026

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Five Grand Valley State student-athletes–Pablo Garcia, Moritz Hesse, Mackenzie Ford, Brianna Rhodea, and Koby Fraaza–had the opportunity to present research they have been working on for more than a year on Wednesday, April 8, sharing it on a large stage in front of professo...

04/30/2026

Some moments from the recent GVSU Student Scholars Day. And mark your calendars - the 31st GVSU Student Scholars Day will be held on April 14, 2027 :)

04/13/2026

Check out this wonderful opportunity!

Campus ambassadors are degree seeking students who raise the Peace Corps’ profile on campus and introduce the agency’s mission to student groups. Students who are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are encouraged to apply.

See details below to learn more!

04/13/2026

Join Michigan Education Corps for a virtual “Why Serve?” Real Talk Conversation Circle on April 15 from 4:00–4:30 PM!

Hear directly from current and former AmeriCorps members about their experiences, ask questions, or simply listen in. See details below to RSVP.

04/09/2026

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MAPS is bursting with pride for our alumna, Lola Piper, on her scholarship for the Goldwater Scholarship award! 🎉 She was one of only 454 selected nationally out of 5,000 applicants to receive this honor.

Lola plans to pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular or Cancer Biology. She looks forward to a future research career in which she will lead an independent research program developing new methods to understand epigenetic regulation in cancer and advance treatment strategies.

Congratulations Lola!! You are the definition of Leading the Way! ⚓️💙💛

04/08/2026

The 30th Annual Student Scholars Day! A lovely story - including a profile of Lola Piper, Goldwater Scholar 2026 - congratulations to all student presenters

What began in 1996 as an initiative within the Science and Mathematics Division has blossomed into an annual, campuswide celebration of student research across all disciplines.